India, Jan. 6 -- The New Year has kicked off with a whirlwind of speculation surrounding actor Kartik Aaryan. He found himself at the center of a viral storm after his Goa vacation photos appeared to mirror those of a UK-based student named Karina Kubiliute.

The rumors caught fire on Reddit, where eagle-eyed fans pointed out identical beach loungers, towel patterns, and even a specific volleyball court in the background of both their posts. Adding fuel to the fire, screenshots circulated, suggesting the two followed each other on Instagram before a "panic unfollow" took place as the chatter grew.

However, the "mystery girl" has now updated her Instagram bio to a blunt message: "I don't know Kartik!"

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